Colfax is a village located in Dunn County Wisconsin. Colfax has a 2024 population of 1,191. Colfax is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 1.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,179 in 2020.
The average household income in Colfax is $77,521 with a poverty rate of 9.72%. The median age in Colfax is 43.9 years: 43.5 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colfax was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,175 | 89.49% |
| Two or more races | 63 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 51 | 3.88% |
| Native American | 17 | 1.29% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.53% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 620 | 2.02 | 46 | 54 |
| Non Family | 300 | 1.07 | 32 | 68 |
| Married | 155 | 2.85 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Female | 143 | 2.73 | 23.8 | 76.2 |
| Male | 22 | 4.55 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
2.63
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
46.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 23 | 2.28% |
| Associates Degree | 152 | 15.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 108 | 10.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 2.38% |
| High School Graduate | 496 | 49.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 2.87% |
| Some College | 177 | 17.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 947 | 914 | 123 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 22 | 6 |
| Asian | 19 | 9 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,000 | $66,354 | $38,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $20,000 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,504 | $55,833 | $36,563 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,235 | $55,503 | $39,783 |
| Some College | $48,529 | $49,167 | $48,393 |
$44,235
Average Earnings
$55,503
Average Male
$39,783
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.8% of Colfax residents speak only English, while 3.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,107 | 76 | 6.87% |
| Asian | 51 | 42 | 82.35% |
| Multiple | 63 | 3 | 4.76% |
9.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.82%
Male Poverty Rate
6.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colfax is Asian, with 82.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colfax is Multiple, with 4.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.74% |
| Some College | 10.73% |
| High School | 2.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 5.68% |
| Male Employed | 1.58% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,493 | $83,025 |
| Households | $65,500 | $77,521 |
| Married Families | $86,458 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,273 | $52,448 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.0%
Male Marriage Rate
28.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
39
Number of Veterans
39
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 3.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.5%
Labor Force Participation
69.9%
Employment Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.79%
Born in Colfax
96.12%
Native Born
3.88%
Foreign Born
3.88%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.12% of Colfax residents were born in the United States, with 74.79% having been born in Wisconsin. 3.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,206 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2028 | 1,203 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2027 | 1,200 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2026 | 1,197 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2025 | 1,194 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2024 | 1,191 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 1,188 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2022 | 1,187 | 7 | 0.59% |
| 2021 | 1,180 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 1,179 | 21 | 1.81% |
| 2019 | 1,158 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,158 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 1,155 | 5 | 0.43% |
| 2016 | 1,150 | -4 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 1,154 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1,154 | -7 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 1,161 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 1,160 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 1,163 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 1,164 | 0 | 0% |